The Lions247 team has its finger on the pulse of Penn State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more after James Franklin's squad was eliminated in the semifinals of the College

The No. 6 seed Penn State Nittany Lions saw their College Football Playoff run come to an end on Thursday night. Despite a 10-3 lead over No. 7 Notre Dame at halftime, the Irish stormed back and pulled off a thrilling 27-24 win thanks to a 41-yard field goal by Mitch Jeter.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko yells at offensive lineman TJ Shanahan, No. 67, after he jumped offsides on a fourth and one play against New Mexico State during the second half in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft) AP

One day after its season ended in the Orange Bowl, Penn State football picked up transfer commitment No. 4 to the 2025 roster. T.J. Shanahan, an offensive lineman from Texas A&M, announced his decision to join the Nittany Lions for next season.

The NCAA transfer portal winter cycle for the 2025 college football season officially opened on Dec. 9. WGAL is here to keep you updated on Penn State's transfer portal activity for the winter cycle below.

A day after the Nittany Lions' season comes to an end, the program picks up some offensive line help from the SEC.

Oklahoma State safety Kendal Daniels (5) and safety Dylan Smith (11) tackle Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala) AP

White is a Philadelphia native, who was ranked as the No. 38 overall prospect in the class of 2022 and the No. 2 player in Pennsylvania.

As Boise State prepares for the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff, it received major transfer portal news. On Monday, Ohio State Buckeyes offensive tackle transfer Miles Walker committed and signed with the Broncos, per Pete Nakos of On3.